There’s something about winter trees that captivates me. They have a strength and beauty that you just don’t see when they are covered with leaves. I shot this in color and processed into black and white using Topaz software. I also used Topaz Adjust to bring out the clouds and add to the dark mood of the image. At least for now, I can’t stop looking at it.

One of my favorite things is winter trees. I love being able to see their branches and the texture. I shot this in upstate NY on the banks of the West Branch of the Delaware River River. I converted to black and white using Topaz software to eliminate all distractions which I think helps to focus on the form and the detail.